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Car hire at Bologna Airport

Car hire at Bologna Airport

Bologna Airport (BLQ) is named after Guglielmo Marconi and is the international hub that serves the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It is situated six km from the centre of Bologna and can be reached in around 20 minutes via the Tangenziale nord di Bologna toll road. Upon arrival, you’ll find the historic and bustling capital of the region.

What I need to know

With as many as 15 firms to choose from, Bologna Airport car rental offers you plenty of options, including many of the big names. To ensure you get the right car at the right price, compare using the Holiday Autos site. You’ll also benefit from the peace of mind that free cancellation and no booking fees offers.

Where to pick up my car

The majority of hire car firms at Bologna Airport have desks located in the arrivals hall of the terminal building. For the small minority that don’t, you can catch a free shuttle bus to the pick-up point, meaning it’s not much of an inconvenience. Be sure to check the options when booking your Bologna Airport car hire.

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“The pick-up was easy, it took 5 minutes from arriving at the desk to driving out the car, and the return took even less time.” Diane T

Where to go

Despite being set out on a grid since the medieval ages, you’ll find it’s easy to split Bologna into two halves. One is the old area encompassing the university and some of the most impressive historical architecture, while the other is high tech and home to many hardworking individuals pushing the city into the future.

Nearby Bologna Airport

Modena is just a 40-minute drive from Bologna Airport and a gastronomic destination if ever there was one. Enjoy sampling giant tortellini and authentic balsamic vinegar, all washed down with sparkling wine. In the opposite direction is Florence, where you can see some of the best art and architecture Italy has to offer.

Longer drives

Take the toll road for two hours and end up in Pisa, where you can snap one of those iconic photos pretending you’re holding up the tower or test the acoustics in the Baptistry. Alternatively, it is just an hour and 40 minutes’ drive to the tiny and historically fascinating country of San Marino.

Eating and drinking

While you can’t travel to Bologna and not try its namesake sauce, there is more to the food and drink of the region than just spaghetti Bolognese. Sip a cappuccino in the Piazza Maggiore and watch the world go by and indulge in mortadella cured pork, which is a speciality of the area.

Things to do

Bologna has an impressive number of porticos or arcades, which were constructed in the 11th century, so be sure to seek them out. Among the most impressive forms a 3.8-km walk up the San Luca hillside to be rewarded with magnificent views. Another option is to visit the library of Bologna’s university, where some 500,000 texts and 12,000 manuscripts are held.

Sightseeing

In the 12th century, some of Bologna’s prominent noble families built towers, which has become symbols of the city. Climb to the top of any one of them to achieve fantastic views of the surrounding area. A bronze figure of Neptune sits atop an ornate 16th-century fountain dedicated to the goddess and can be found in the square also bearing her name.